2014 Dodge AVENGER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
205 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 145 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 69 of 205 complaints (33.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 23 | 11.2% |
| Braking behavior | 19 | 9.3% |
| Steering behavior | 14 | 6.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 69 |
| Engine | 42 |
| Seat Belts | 38 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Seats | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Steering | 14 |
Air Bags: 69; Engine: 42; Seat Belts: 38; Electrical System: 33; Seats: 20; Unknown Or Other: 19; Service Brakes: 16; Steering: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 38 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 32 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 30 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 24 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 38; 25,000 to 49,999: 32; 50,000 to 74,999: 30; 75,000 to 99,999: 24; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (38). 60 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2014: 12; 2015: 22; 2016: 21; 2017: 46; 2018: 27; 2019: 33; 2020: 20; 2021: 7; 2022: 4; 2023: 8; 2024: 2; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10573814 · 2014-03-20 (March 20, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE BUT DECIDED TO PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND ROTATED THE TIRES. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,129.
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10573814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10575959 · 2014-03-31 (March 31, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,528.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10575959 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10583579 · 2014-04-18 (April 18, 2014)
WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ON THE 2014 AVENGER R/T SELF STEERS UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, WHEN LANE-CHANGING, AND WHEN TURNING LEFT ONTO HIGHWAYS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE ROAD. DODGE PROVIDES AN ESC OFF SWITCH. WITH ESC OFF THE CAR IS STABLE AND SAFE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT SAYS THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PERMANENTLY DISABLE THE ESC. THEIR ADVICE IS TO PRESS THE ESC OFF SWITCH EACH TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10583579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10588318 · 2014-05-14 (May 14, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MOVING TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE BOTH HANDS WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE NOR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130. UPDATED 7/22/14*CN
Owner-reported narrative. 130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588318 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10598419 · 2014-06-16 (June 16, 2014)
I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW 0 MILES ON IT IN FEBRUARY ME AND MY GRANNY I HAVE A WHITE ON SHE HAS A BLACK ONE SOON AS SHE PURCHASED HER CAR THE CHARGING PORT WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF AND IT WENT OUT AND JUST TWO WEEKS AGO MY CARS LIGHTS WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF THE CAR WOULDN'T GO PAST 40MPH WITHOUT THE CAR SHAKING AND THE LIGHTS FLASHING I EVEN GOT PULLED OVER I HATE THE CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,335 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10625872 · 2014-08-17 (August 17, 2014)
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE AND ALSO KICKS TO THE RIGHT WHEN GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AT APPROX. 15 MPH.I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH BOTH HANDS FIRMLY ON THE WHEEL SO THAT IT DOES NOT PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 11 miles reported. Look up ODI 10625872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10629145 · 2014-08-28 (August 28, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 20-25 MPH ALL MY DASHBOARD GAUGES FLASHED ON AND OFF BUT MY CAR DIDN'T STALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,141 miles reported. Look up ODI 10629145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10633050 · 2014-09-14 (September 14, 2014)
I HAD STARTED CAR AND PUT IN DRIVE. WHEN I PUSHED ON GAS THE CAR SHUT OFF. IT HAD DONE TWO TIMES EARLIER IN THE MONTH. I TOOK BACK TO DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE SENSOR WHICH KEPT VEHICLE RUNNING AND I WAS LUCKY I WASN'T GOING FAST BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO CONTROL IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10633050 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V668000 · Seat Belts:Pretensioner | Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive | Air Bags
Reported: 2016-09-15 (September 15, 2016)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
NHTSA campaign record ↗